A new initiative being delivered by Lincolnshire County Council has been to engage an Independent Travel Trainer for the South of the County.
Terry Cheeseman helps young people with additional needs to develop their life skills and gain the confidence and ability to enjoy travelling independently by walking, cycling, bus or train.

Terry is part of a small team of travel trainers who, with support from parents and school, will provide relevant 1 to 1 training to increase confidence and encourage young people to travel to school or college independently.

If you can answer yes to ANY of these questions, Terry could be just the person you need to fulfil your young person’s dreams to travel independently!
• Is the young person in Year 9 (age 14) or above?
• Can the young person walk or move appropriately (including with a wheelchair or other walking aid) whilst out in the community?
• Do you think that independent training would help the young person to travel to and from school by foot, cycle or bus?
• Is the young person able to cope whilst out in the community?
• Does the young person want to become more independent?
If you’re interested you can be sent a copy of the Parent & Carer Pack - a really useful folder full of information and frequently asked questions - with sections on Getting Started, Getting there Safely, Getting Help and a Checklist to help young people take their first independent travel steps.

Terry will be available for a question and answer session at our September Parent/Carer coffee morning. Useful links are also on our website. If you want to contact Terry direct his email is Terry.Cheeseman@lincolnshire.gov.uk and his postal address for enquiries is Transport Services Group, City Hall, Lincoln LN1 1DN - please mark your letter for Terry’s attention.